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First, Kyle Palmieri caught an edge. That was bad, because the fall and crash he suffered in a preseason hockey workout forced him out of the Ducks' first 18 regular-season games. Since his return, Palmieri has brought an edge. That has been a boon, as his ability to raise his game to the demands of a promotion has provided the Ducks all they've hoped for from their second line. "He's a pretty dynamic scorer, and it'd be interesting to see where his numbers would be if he was a healthy guy all year," Ducks Coach Bruce Boudreau said, alluding also to a shoulder injury that sidelined Palmieri for six games in December. Anaheim is 18-7-1 with Palmieri playing...

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